Travelling from London to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA): What you need to know
Choose from multiple airports when planning a flight from London to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA). Explore your options for departing London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Kona International Airport at Keahole is located in Kailua-Kona. The city operates on the UTC-10 timezone and is ten hours behind London.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to KOA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from London to KOA leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Located around 31 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Want a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from London to Kona International Airport at Keahole or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
68.18% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your London to KOA flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
When it comes to flight punctuality, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey time to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early London to Kona International Airport at Keahole flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels near Stansted Airport and get to your boarding gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights touch down without delays. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
About Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA)
Arriving on a late flight from London to Kona International Airport at Keahole? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay a short drive from KOA at Banyan Tree Sanctuary Guest House.
Pick up a Kona International Airport at Keahole rental car and discover Kailua-Kona and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Thrifty are popular outlets you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle around one week before your London to Kona International Airport at Keahole flight.
Getting from Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA) to central Kailua-Kona
From Kona International Airport at Keahole, central Kailua-Kona is around 13 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA)
At the moment, $1,197 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Kona International Airport at Keahole. The cheapest price for a return flight is $2,156. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from London to KOA if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your London to Kona International Airport at Keahole ticket.
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Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from London to Kona International Airport at Keahole. Choose the departure times, carriers and stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from London to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from London to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA). July is the most popular month to visit Kailua-Kona. If you prefer a quieter vibe, head there in May.
The warmest month in Kailua-Kona is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 25ºC. Lock in your London to KOA flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from London to Kona International Airport at Keahole in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 13ºC and 21ºC.
More about Kailua-Kona
Once you've booked your flight from London to Kona International Airport at Keahole, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Kailua-Kona:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Sea Paradise Sailing and Snorkeling Tours, Kona Snorkel Trips and Paradise Sailing Hawai‘i are popular attractions which should feature on every Kailua-Kona itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Kailua-Kona, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Travel about 257 kilometres north-west to Honolulu to tick off its top sights. From Pacific Ocean to Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbour, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Pearl City is another essential stop in the United States and is around 274 kilometres north-west of Kailua-Kona. No journey is complete without seeing USS Utah Memorial, Mānana Ridge Trail and Sunset Memorial Park.